Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation

A book by the world-renowned meditation researcher Sharon Salzberg—author of New York Times bestselling books on mindful living. For more than 45 years, she has studied mindfulness practices and inspired generations of teachers; her modern reading of Buddhist teachings is used in schools and retreat centers around the world.

Today’s reality brings troubling news every day, awakening anger, grief, and pain. Endless fear and tension drain us, leading to apathy, burnout, and depressive states. In this book, Salzberg shows how mindfulness can strengthen your inner support, restore balance, and help you heal—both yourself and the world around you. She emphasizes that meditation doesn’t replace action; it helps you care for yourself, step out of familiar mental traps, and regain the strength for a healthy, resilient life.

Whether it’s a disagreement with an unpleasant neighbor or participating in solving global problems like climate change, “Mindfulness” offers practices that develop clarity, confidence, and freedom of choice—so you can stand on your feet again and take the next step toward a better world.

Published with the permission of Flatiron Books and Nova Littera SIA. Text: LLC “AST Publishing House”, 2023.